MS in Space Engineering
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, USA
Duration
12 mo
Tuition
USD68,001/yr
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September
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About this programme
A one-year terminal Master of Science in Space Engineering at Caltech (GALCIT), providing advanced coursework in space systems and related engineering. It is one of only three Caltech graduate options that admit students directly for a terminal master's degree, completed within a single academic year.
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
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Entry requirements
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Prerequisites
Admitted through Caltech GALCIT graduate admissions (Space Engineering is a GALCIT specialisation): baccalaureate degree equivalent to Caltech's with a thorough background in undergraduate mathematics, physics and engineering science; GRE optional. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores (no minimum score published). Admission is for the September start only.
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Documents
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Fees & scholarships
USD68,001/yr tuition (verified). We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at California Institute of Technology — free, for your profile.
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Tuition is USD68,001/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Admitted through Caltech GALCIT graduate admissions (Space Engineering is a GALCIT specialisation): baccalaureate degree equivalent to Caltech's with a thorough background in undergraduate mathematics, physics and engineering science; GRE optional. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores (no minimum score published). Admission is for the September start only.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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